Museums

Location: 51.0987064, -113.9694089 Tags: – building: yes – museum: children – name: YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre – operator: Calgary Police Service – operator:type: government – tourism: museum

Location: 51.0445792, -114.0529054 The National Music Centre (NMC), located in the architecturally stunning Studio Bell building in downtown Calgary, is a world-class destination that celebrates the power of music in shaping Canadian identity and culture. Spanning multiple floors, this cutting-edge facility houses interactive exhibits, historic musical instruments, recording studios, and performance spaces. Visitors can explore … Read more

Location: 50.9828958, -114.102035 Gasoline Alley is a standout attraction within Calgary’s Heritage Park Historical Village, dedicated to the golden age of the automobile. This vintage transportation museum features a meticulously restored collection of antique vehicles, gas pumps, and nostalgic roadside artifacts. The exhibit explores how cars changed the way Canadians lived, travelled, and interacted with … Read more

Location: 51.0834631, -114.2219994 Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame honours the legacy and achievements of the nation’s most celebrated athletes, teams, and builders. This interactive museum showcases inspiring stories across a wide range of sports, from hockey and figure skating to lacrosse and Paralympic competition. With hands-on exhibits, multimedia storytelling, and personal memorabilia, the museum invites … Read more

Location: 51.044821, -114.0441865 The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, formerly known as Fort Calgary, is a unique blend of museum and green space situated at the birthplace of the city. This historic site explores the relationships between Indigenous peoples, settlers, and the North West Mounted Police. Through engaging indoor exhibits and outdoor interpretive trails, visitors … Read more

Location: 51.0450364, -114.0612631 The Glenbow Museum is one of Calgary’s most prominent cultural institutions, offering a broad exploration of art, history, and culture in Western Canada. Known for its diverse and extensive permanent collection—including Indigenous artifacts, Canadian art, and archival materials—Glenbow plays a vital role in connecting the past to the present. The museum has … Read more

Location: 50.9852292, -114.1078533 Tags: – air_conditioning: no – building: yes – building:levels: 1 – museum: history – name: Strathmore & Bow Valley Standard Newspaper Office – operator: Heritage Park – operator:type: public/government – toilets: no – tourism: museum – wheelchair: limited

Location: 51.0939142, -114.0137664 The Hangar Flight Museum offers an exciting journey through aviation history, with a strong focus on both civilian and military aircraft. Housed in a historic Second World War-era drill hall, the museum displays a wide range of vintage airplanes, helicopters, and aviation artifacts. From early bush planes to jet fighters, the collection … Read more

Location: 50.9829596, -114.1052796 The Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women celebrates the legacy of five influential Alberta women like Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise McKinney, and Irene Parlby who played a pivotal role in securing women’s rights in Canada. Located within a historically inspired building, the centre features exhibits that explore the … Read more

Location: 50.9871313, -114.1039438 The Wolffe and McVittie Cabin is a preserved historic structure that offers a rare glimpse into early settler life in the Calgary region. This small but culturally significant building helps illustrate what domestic life looked like in the early 20th century for homesteaders and rural residents. With original furnishings and interpretive signage, … Read more